Art Director directs and develops the creative design and execution of visual communications to meet an organization's marketing or advertising objectives. Provides internal clients with design standards, tools, and guidance on communicating corporate image, branding, and identity. Being an Art Director leads the design and production operations of all visual elements including publications, infographics, and social content, that are deployed across digital, interactive and print. Stays current on latest trends. Additionally, Art Director develops a network of vendors, freelance artists, and designers to utilize for project support. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in art, graphic design or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Art Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Art Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Organization:
PICA is seeking a forward-thinking fundraiser and dynamic community builder to join the organization’s leadership team as our new Director of Development.
This role is a key leader for PICA in developing, nurturing, and managing institutional and individual relationships, communicating our value to the community, acting as a primary connector between our staff and board of directors, and leading our fundraising efforts to secure individual, corporate, and other philanthropic support for PICA’s mission – to acknowledge and advance new developments in contemporary art while fostering the creative explorations of artists and audiences.
PICA is a $1.5 - 2M organization with a year-round staff of more than 10, a board of directors with 10 - 15 members, a more than 15,000 sq ft facility, and a wider network of seasonal staff, interns, volunteers, and community members. Individual and corporate contributions account for one-third of our total revenue. This position will be pivotal in evolving our fundraising approach with these conditions in mind and leading our team to co-create more equitable, just, and community-centric approaches in fundraising and arts non-profit work at large.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to put their storytelling skills to use to support a diverse array of artists and their projects, to play a key role in building a more just working culture and arts community, and to activate our contemporary art space as a community hub.
Status: Exempt, Full-Time Employee
Reports to: Executive Director
Primary Responsibilities:
Development Leadership and Direct Fundraising
PICA Staff Essential Functions
Qualifications, Experience, and/or Skills Desired:
Fundraising
Teamwork
Technology
*A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, and other candidates from multiply-marginalized populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description. PICA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above.
Working Conditions: This role is primarily office-based, with regular online and in-person meetings. You'll need to be able to sit for long periods of time, use a computer and/or smartphone (PICA can provide access to a computer as needed), and move up to 10 lbs. Some nights and weekends may be required due to the scheduling of programs. We support hybrid and flexible schedules, but we ask that you are able to attend programs regularly and represent PICA in the Portland area. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Compensation/Benefits: $65,000 - $75,000 annual salary DOE; full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage after an initial period of 30 days. PICA also offers a flexible vacation policy and a professional development stipend.
To Apply: Please use the "Apply for this position" button below to complete a brief form and upload a resume and cover letter in PDF format.
Please direct any of your questions about or reach out to address any access needs for submitting an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our selection process to us at jobs@pica.org or call 503-242-1219 x 24.
Timeline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a priority application date of August 25, 2023. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the ideal candidate will join our team on October 1, 2023.
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